Syrian army retakes strategic town of Saida in Daraa July 5, 2018 - 14:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian forces have managed to establish full control over the strategic town of Saida following fierce clashes with militants, with the ultimate objective to reach for Nassib crossing border in the far south, AL-Masdar News reports. The town, located in the southeastern countryside of Daraa, was entirely recaptured and secured after the SAA’s Tiger Forces expelled militants from the Air Defense base situated south-east of Saida. The recent advance will propel the government troops into marching on southward toward Um Elmiathin town before fighting to capture the Nassib border crossing; thus besieging rebel groups in Daraa balad district of Daraa city.   Top stories The House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted Tuesday, October 29 to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide. French actor of Armenian descent Charles Gérard died September 19 at the age of 96, Figaro reports. Archaeological relics related to the Kingdom of Urartu (860 BC – 590 BC) has recently been found in Anaqizli mount. Work will be performed in Alexandria, Virginia and Azerbaijan, and is expected to be completed in September 2020.   Partner news |  Latest news Pope offers support to Syrian Armenians after priest’s murder  Pope Francis has offered his support to the Armenians of Qamishli who are mourning the murder of their parish priest.Next OSCE monitoring of Artsakh frontline slated for November 13 The OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the ceasefire on the border of Artsakh and Azerbaijan.New postage stamps celebrate Armenia's flora and fauna The postage stamp with the nominal value of AMD 330 depicts Panthera pardus ciscaucasica (Caucasian Leopard).Marcos Pizzelli end career in Armenian national squad “I have already notified the football federation that I am no longer playing in the national team,” Pizzelli said. |
